Twins Talk: A Minnesota Twins podcast

John and Ben make their grand return to talk about the World Series, Shohei Ohtani, and all of the Twins news and notes through the offseason so far. Most importantly, they analyze how the Pohlads selling the team could impact the 2024 offseason and how Derek Falvey and Co. have to plan.

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After a dismal final week with the Twins choking away their playoff spot, John and Ben discuss the symptom’s behind the collapse and how they can improve heading into 2025. Plus, they break down the news of Derek Falvey and Rocco Baldelli’s returns and Joe Pohlad’s comments on the Twins potential 2025 payroll.

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John and Ben return with unfortunate news: the Minnesota Twins are out of the playoff picture for the first time since April. They go over the terrible ownership decisions that have led to this collapse, the futures of manager Rocco Baldelli and GM Derek Falvey, and how 2024 can still be salvaged. There’s six games left and the Twins are one game out. It’s now or never.

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John and Ben return to discuss the Twins’ interesting week, beating the Angels while narrowly avoiding a sweep against the Reds. They talk about Byron Buxton and Carlos Correa’s sudden return to the lineup, what can be expected from them in their still injured states, and how much they will play in the final two weeks. Plus, Matt Wallner is Good, Royce Lewis is alive, and the rookie starting pitchers are officially out of gas after several bad starts in a row.

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John and Ben (unfortunately) discuss the Twins’ abysmal weekend in Kansas City, despite the pitching staff’s rebound. They discuss how to get the offense back on track and the dire need for Royce Lewis to rediscover his early season magic. Plus, significant signs of progress from Edouard Julien, injury non-updates on Carlos Correa and Byron Buxton, and David Festa looking like a playoff-caliber starter.

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John and Ben are back to recap a disappointing week for the Twins that somehow has them in the exact same place in the standings thanks to Cleveland falling down to earth. They discuss the best start of David Festa’s career, the worst start of Zebby Matthews’, and Pablo Lopez rounding back into ace form ahead of the playoffs.

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John and Ben discuss the current playoff picture and how likely it is that the Twins could the division and end up with the top seed in the AL. Plus they provide encouraging injury updates on Carlos Correa and Byron Buxton, and break down the week’s games highlighted by Zebby Matthews’ debut, an insanely clutch week from Carlos Santana, and an all-time bullpen blow up by Jorge Alcala.

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John and Ben recap the Twins’ biggest series of the season against the Guardians that ended in a disappointing split. Plus they provide a major update on Joe Ryan’s injury and the impact to the Twins’ starter depth, including Zebby Matthews’ imminent MLB debut. Plus an overdue rant on the Twins’ struggles with the bases loaded.

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After yet another sweep against the White Sox, the Twins are back within striking distance of the AL Central crown, and potentially the top seed in the playoffs. John and Ben break down the Twins’ recent run of success including concern for Simeon Woods Richardson, hope for David Festa, and Byron Buxton and Bailey Ober’s return to dominance. Plus they preview next weekend’s big series with the Cleveland Guardians and put the White Sox’s historically bad season into some context. Spoiler alert: they’re the worst MLB team since the 19th century.

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There’s no better way to honor our 50th episode than celebrating Willi Castro’s All-Star selection. John and Ben talk about Castro’s immense value to the Twins, the rash of injuries to Minnesota’s 4 best hitters, and Brooks Lee continuing to impress in his MLB debut. Plus a full recap of the week’s games and a preview of the Twins’ draft strategies.

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